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Prima the first things, in reference to the middle and last things
Prima the first things, in reference to the middle and last things: or, the doctrine of regeneration, the new birth, the very beginning of a godly life. Delivered by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amounderness in Lancashire.
London: printed by J.F. for I.A., 1650
Appendix › Chapter 2 › Section 6: Sins against the fifth Commandment.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
For the duties here required, they are either in Family. Common-weal. Church.
First, 1for the Family: Say, if thou art an husband; 1. Hast thou ever loved thy wife, and dealt with her according to knowledge, giving honour to her as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers were not hindered? If thou art a wife: 22. Hast thou submitted to thine own husband, as unto the Lord in every thing? 3. Hast thou put on the ornament ⟨p. 55⟩of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price? If thou art a parent: 4. 3Hast thou brought up thy children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord? 5. Hast thou corrected them, yet not provoked them by immoderate correction? 6. Hast thou provided for them in their callings, 4or outward estates? If thou art a child: 7. Hast thou obeyed thy parents, and received correction with submission and reverence? 8. 5Hast thou relieved them in their wants? 9. Hast thou observed their instructions, and covered their infirmities? If thou art a master: 10. Hast thou entertained Gods servants, 6and given unto thy servant that which is just and equal? If thou art a servant: 11. Hast thou been obedient to thy master according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as unto Christ? Not answering again, not purloining, but showing all good fidelity?
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